Apprentice - Composites

As a Composites Apprentice within Williams, you will be given the opportunity to learn a variety of skills within the Composites manufacturing department, Laminating, Mould manufacturing, Trimming, fitting & Bonding of F1 components, repair work and the use of jigs & fixtures.

Over the 3-4 years you will gain knowledge and become competent in the following disciplines:

• Mould manufacturing
• Laminating
• Core fitting
• Trimming
• Surface preparation and bonding
• Fitting components
• Use of jigs & fixtures
• Manual inspection
• All production procedures

Year 1: You will be hands on, assisting within the department, working alongside the composites service team preparing kits, moulds & patterns and insert preparation for use on current F1 projects.

Year 2: You will expand your knowledge, learning a wide range of skills and techniques such as Mould making, laminating and the trimming & fitting of composite parts all whilst in a training environment. Alongside this you will be involved with manufacturing current F1 components whist adhering to our work orders and timing plans.

Year 3: You will be exposed to the manufacturing environment where you will gain hands on experience whist manufacturing F1 car components both unaided and alongside the department’s mentors and or training officer. This term will also provide a period within the inspection department with training on the Romer portable measuring arm.

Year 4: You will continue to work within the composites department working towards manufacturing our class ‘A’ components both unaided and alongside the department’s mentors, whilst working towards the completion of all your end point assessments.

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

At Williams Racing, we believe in nurturing talent and providing people with hands-on, real-world experience in motorsport. Our apprenticeships are for the brightest and the best, looking to launch their careers in a dynamic environment, working on some of the most exciting challenges in Formula 1. You'll be an essential part of the Williams Racing team, supporting our mission to push the boundaries of performance. 

We seek motivated, curious, and passionate individuals who are ready to learn and take on challenges. Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong interest in engineering, technology, or motorsport

• A minimum of GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above) and A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications)

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Strong teamwork skills and an eagerness to work collaboratively

• An ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Operational Duties & Key Objectives:

• Being technically knowledgeable about Formula One and the rules and regulations.
• Communicating and liaising with all other departments within Williams.
• Ensuring the department has the tools and equipment to complete all tasks to a high standard.
• Ensuring the department presentation is to the standard of a world class facility.
• Creating a ‘safe’, positive, and supportive working environment.
• Carry out the core apprenticeship objectives within the workplace.

What We Offer 

• Hands-on training from experienced mentors and engineers 
• Opportunities to work on real F1 projects with meaningful impact 
• A supportive environment with room to develop your skills 
• Competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits 

This job description is not exhaustive or exclusive to Formula 1, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.